Biblia Latina
Another treasure turned up this summer. Kelly Addleman, our public services librarian, received an email from a researcher in Germany who has been making a survey of the illumination appearing in early bibles published by Anton Koberger. Well, it turns out that we have one in our possession. We own a Biblia Latina which was published in 1478. The illuminations are so beautiful that I thought I would share some with you. I am also including a letter that establishes its provenance. Click on any of the pictures for larger versions. Also, if you would like to see it in person feel free to contact me or any of the other librarians to set up an appointment.
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The Summer of Grom.
Spending the summer with a baby Amur (formerly Siberian) tiger really made for an interesting 3 months. Unfortunately Grom (which is his house name and means thunder) finally reached the size where although he is still a cub he no longer knows his own strength, or the power of his jaws and claws. So his days of spending his time with my sister and the rest of us has come to an end. This past Thursday was his last day at home. I did have the opportunity to visit one last time on Saturday when I went to the zoo for a final farewell. So I thought I would share a few final pictures of him before the bars separate us for good.
He loves to wrestle with hats.
He also likes to nap after he wrestles with hats!
The white spots on the back of his ears are called "follow spots" that the cubs use to follow each other and their mother.
I'm only including this one to show how big his paws have gotten. Notice how the camera takes ten pounds off of my hairline?
He also likes to pose for pictures.
And keep guard under the coffee table.
My final visit with him at the zoo.
This is Toma, Grom's mother, without whom none of this would have been possible.
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Some Suggestions When Applying For A Job
Over the last three summers we have had to have librarian searches to fill positions that have opened up. When I evaluate the applications I use certain criteria to do the initial culling of the herd, so to speak. Although these seem like common sense items I want to list some of the items that job-seekers should double check before they send their information to prospective employers. Everyone’s list is different but I’m taking my suggestions from actual applications I have received.
1. Make sure all requested documents are included, e.g., reference list or letters, cover letter, etc.
2. If you are applying for many positions that you find in various places, I advertise librarian positions on various listservs, online job sites, and library schools, keep a list of jobs you have applied for. Don’t apply for the same position two or three times.
3. List the name of the school correctly; I work at Seton HILL University.
4. If applying for positions in various states, don’t mix them up. It confuses me as to why someone would tell me that they would love to live in the mid-west when he/she is applying for a position in the northeast.
5. If the ad specifies whom to send the information to, avoid using phrases such as, “To Whom It May Concern” or “Dear Gentlemen” or “Dear Sir or Madam.”
6. Make sure the position you list in your cover letter is indeed the position we are advertising.
7. Grammar mistakes—enough said!
8. When you list your qualifications in your cover letter make sure they are pertinent to the position being offered.
9. When educational qualifications are specified make sure you possess them.
10. When listing references, it is best to be able to list some who can attest to your ability to do the job for which you are applying.
11. If you are sending your information as one or more email attachments, make sure you know how to do it correctly.
12. It is no longer proper to list your height, weight, marital status, etc. on your resume.
To Be Continued—Maybe.
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A Non-Library Related Entry
It pays to have a sister who is a zoo keeper!!!!
Baby tiger and his friend, Bella.
Enjoying a summer day.
Not a fan of sitting on my lap.
But he will let me feed him.
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